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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 772.50 and 435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 772.50 and 435.62 is: 600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 772.50 = 435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/772.50 = 435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 772.50 × 435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 336,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,516.45/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.73

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