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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 773.76 and 511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 773.76 and 511.36 is: 706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 773.76 = 511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/773.76 = 511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 773.76 × 511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 395,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,669.91/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.15

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