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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.30, 773.52 and 429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.30, 773.52 and 429.56 is: 593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.30 : 773.52 = 429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.30/773.52 = 429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.30x = 773.52 × 429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.30x = 332,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,273.25/560.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.03

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