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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 772.29 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 772.29 and 404.82 is: 557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 772.29 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/772.29 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 772.29 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 312,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,638.44/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.94

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