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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.37, 773.30 and 308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.37, 773.30 and 308.29 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.37 : 773.30 = 308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.37/773.30 = 308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.37x = 773.30 × 308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.37x = 238,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,400.66/560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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