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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.85, 773.85 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.85, 773.85 and 312.12 is: 430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.85 : 773.85 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.85/773.85 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.85x = 773.85 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.85x = 241,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,534.06/560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.66

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