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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 773.52 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 773.52 and 514.08 is: 709.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 773.52 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/773.52 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 773.52 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 397,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,651.16/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.89

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