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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.27, 773.45 and 384.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.27, 773.45 and 384.17 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.27 : 773.45 = 384.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.27/773.45 = 384.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.27x = 773.45 × 384.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.27x = 297,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,131.94/560.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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