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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.44, 773.41 and 311.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.44, 773.41 and 311.77 is: 430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.44 : 773.41 = 311.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.44/773.41 = 311.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.44x = 773.41 × 311.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.44x = 241,126.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,126.04/560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.24

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