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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.57, 773.57 and 311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.57, 773.57 and 311.87 is: 430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.57 : 773.57 = 311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.57/773.57 = 311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.57x = 773.57 × 311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.57x = 241,249.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,249.88/560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.36

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