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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.74, 773.84 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.74, 773.84 and 312.06 is: 430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.74 : 773.84 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.74/773.84 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.74x = 773.84 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.74x = 241,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,484.51/560.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.65

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