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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 773.90 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 773.90 and 312.20 is: 430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 773.90 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/773.90 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 773.90 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 241,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,611.58/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.73

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