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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.25, 772.34 and 429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.25, 772.34 and 429.03 is: 591.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.25 : 772.34 = 429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.25/772.34 = 429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.25x = 772.34 × 429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.25x = 331,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,354.89/560.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.44

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