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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 773.76 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 773.76 and 386.28 is: 533.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 773.76 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/773.76 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 773.76 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 298,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,888.01/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.69

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