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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.01, 772.88 and 385.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.01, 772.88 and 385.59 is: 532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.01 : 772.88 = 385.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.01/772.88 = 385.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.01x = 772.88 × 385.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.01x = 298,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,011.90/560.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.16

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