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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.56, 773.52 and 311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.56, 773.52 and 311.86 is: 430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.56 : 773.52 = 311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.56/773.52 = 311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.56x = 773.52 × 311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.56x = 241,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,226.08/560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.33

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