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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.82, 773.97 and 312.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.82, 773.97 and 312.15 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.82 : 773.97 = 312.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.82/773.97 = 312.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.82x = 773.97 × 312.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.82x = 241,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,594.74/560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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