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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.36, 773.31 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.36, 773.31 and 311.68 is: 430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.36 : 773.31 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.36/773.31 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.36x = 773.31 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.36x = 241,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,025.26/560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.13

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