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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 771.78 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 771.78 and 373.32 is: 514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 771.78 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/771.78 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 771.78 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 288,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,120.91/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.46

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