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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.23, 773.72 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.23, 773.72 and 374.50 is: 517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.23 : 773.72 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.23/773.72 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.23x = 773.72 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.23x = 289,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,758.64/560.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.22

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