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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 773.70 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 773.70 and 312.04 is: 430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 773.70 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/773.70 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 773.70 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 241,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,424.58/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.57

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