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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.47, 773.42 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.47, 773.42 and 311.80 is: 430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.47 : 773.42 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.47/773.42 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.47x = 773.42 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.47x = 241,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,152.36/560.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.27

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