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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 773.71 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 773.71 and 311.98 is: 430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 773.71 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/773.71 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 773.71 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 241,382.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,382.05/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.53

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