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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 774.12 and 312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 774.12 and 312.29 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 774.12 = 312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/774.12 = 312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 774.12 × 312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 241,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,749.93/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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