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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.02, 772.80 and 373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.02, 772.80 and 373.90 is: 515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.02 : 772.80 = 373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.02/772.80 = 373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.02x = 772.80 × 373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.02x = 288,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,949.92/560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.96

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