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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560, 772.88 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560, 772.88 and 352.96 is: 487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560 : 772.88 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560/772.88 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560x = 772.88 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560x = 272,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,795.72/560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.14

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