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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 773.10 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 773.10 and 385.86 is: 532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 773.10 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/773.10 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 773.10 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 298,308.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,308.37/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.43

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