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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 772.88 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 772.88 and 373.92 is: 515.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 772.88 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/772.88 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 772.88 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 288,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,995.29/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.95

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