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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 773.01 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 773.01 and 421.02 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 773.01 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/773.01 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 773.01 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 325,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,452.67/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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