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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.70, 773.78 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.70, 773.78 and 312.03 is: 430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.70 : 773.78 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.70/773.78 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.70x = 773.78 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.70x = 241,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,441.01/560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.61

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