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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 772.70 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 772.70 and 373.82 is: 515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 772.70 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/772.70 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 772.70 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 288,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,851.65/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.51

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