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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 772.68 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 772.68 and 373.58 is: 515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 772.68 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/772.68 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 772.68 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 288,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,657.79/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.33

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