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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.79, 773.88 and 312.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.79, 773.88 and 312.09 is: 430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.79 : 773.88 = 312.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.79/773.88 = 312.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.79x = 773.88 × 312.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.79x = 241,520.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,520.21/560.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.68

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