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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.42, 773.37 and 308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.42, 773.37 and 308.33 is: 425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.42 : 773.37 = 308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.42/773.37 = 308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.42x = 773.37 × 308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.42x = 238,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,453.17/560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.49

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