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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.59, 773.62 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.59, 773.62 and 311.90 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.59 : 773.62 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.59/773.62 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.59x = 773.62 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.59x = 241,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,292.08/560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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