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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 773.10 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 773.10 and 382.96 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 773.10 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/773.10 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 773.10 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 296,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,066.38/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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