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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.81, 773.96 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.81, 773.96 and 312.18 is: 430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.81 : 773.96 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.81/773.96 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.81x = 773.96 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.81x = 241,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,614.83/560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.83

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