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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.90, 774.09 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.90, 774.09 and 312.27 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.90 : 774.09 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.90/774.09 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.90x = 774.09 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.90x = 241,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,725.08/560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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