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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 774.02 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 774.02 and 312.24 is: 430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 774.02 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/774.02 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 774.02 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 241,680.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,680.00/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.86

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