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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.08, 772.68 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.08, 772.68 and 385.12 is: 531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.08 : 772.68 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.08/772.68 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.08x = 772.68 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.08x = 297,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,574.52/560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.31

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