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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.69, 773.77 and 312.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.69, 773.77 and 312.00 is: 430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.69 : 773.77 = 312.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.69/773.77 = 312.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.69x = 773.77 × 312.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.69x = 241,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,412.37/560.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.57

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