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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 773.28 and 544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 773.28 and 544.48 is: 751.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 773.28 = 544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/773.28 = 544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 773.28 × 544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 421,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,035.49/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.42

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