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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 773.56 and 311.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 773.56 and 311.95 is: 430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 773.56 = 311.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/773.56 = 311.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 773.56 × 311.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 241,309.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,309.33/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.39

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