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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.53, 773.54 and 311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.53, 773.54 and 311.86 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.53 : 773.54 = 311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.53/773.54 = 311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.53x = 773.54 × 311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.53x = 241,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,232.69/560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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