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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.78, 773.88 and 312.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.78, 773.88 and 312.11 is: 430.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.78 : 773.88 = 312.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.78/773.88 = 312.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.78x = 773.88 × 312.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.78x = 241,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,533.75/560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.71

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