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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.54, 773.52 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.54, 773.52 and 311.84 is: 430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.54 : 773.52 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.54/773.52 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.54x = 773.52 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.54x = 241,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,214.48/560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.33

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