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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.45, 773.51 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.45, 773.51 and 311.85 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.45 : 773.51 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.45/773.51 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.45x = 773.51 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.45x = 241,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,217.53/560.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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