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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.21, 773.17 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.21, 773.17 and 350.60 is: 483.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.21 : 773.17 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.21/773.17 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.21x = 773.17 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.21x = 271,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,073.40/560.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.88

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