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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.71, 773.71 and 311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.71, 773.71 and 311.96 is: 430.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.71 : 773.71 = 311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.71/773.71 = 311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.71x = 773.71 × 311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.71x = 241,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,366.57/560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.47

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