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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.95, 774.06 and 312.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.95, 774.06 and 312.25 is: 430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.95 : 774.06 = 312.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.95/774.06 = 312.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.95x = 774.06 × 312.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.95x = 241,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,700.24/560.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.88

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