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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.01, 838.74 and 376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.01, 838.74 and 376.89 is: 564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.01 : 838.74 = 376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.01/838.74 = 376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.01x = 838.74 × 376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.01x = 316,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,112.72/560.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.48

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