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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.84, 774 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.84, 774 and 312.21 is: 430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.84 : 774 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.84/774 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.84x = 774 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.84x = 241,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,650.54/560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.88

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