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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 773.42 and 311.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 773.42 and 311.77 is: 430.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 773.42 = 311.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/773.42 = 311.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 773.42 × 311.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 241,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,129.93/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.19

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