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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.59, 773.57 and 311.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.59, 773.57 and 311.89 is: 430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.59 : 773.57 = 311.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.59/773.57 = 311.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.59x = 773.57 × 311.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.59x = 241,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,268.75/560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.38

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