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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.44, 773.36 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.44, 773.36 and 311.74 is: 430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.44 : 773.36 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.44/773.36 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.44x = 773.36 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.44x = 241,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,087.25/560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.17

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