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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.42, 773.35 and 311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.42, 773.35 and 311.73 is: 430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.42 : 773.35 = 311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.42/773.35 = 311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.42x = 773.35 × 311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.42x = 241,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,073.89/560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.17

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