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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.01, 772.42 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.01, 772.42 and 373.41 is: 515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.01 : 772.42 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.01/772.42 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.01x = 772.42 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.01x = 288,423.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,423.62/560.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.03

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