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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 773.10 and 373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 773.10 and 373.73 is: 515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 773.10 = 373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/773.10 = 373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 773.10 × 373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 288,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,932.60/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.86

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