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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.40, 773.34 and 311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.40, 773.34 and 311.71 is: 430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.40 : 773.34 = 311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.40/773.34 = 311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.40x = 773.34 × 311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.40x = 241,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,052.39/560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.15

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