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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.30, 773.49 and 374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.30, 773.49 and 374.06 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.30 : 773.49 = 374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.30/773.49 = 374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.30x = 773.49 × 374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.30x = 289,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,331.67/560.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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