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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 773.28 and 436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 773.28 and 436.14 is: 601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 773.28 = 436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/773.28 = 436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 773.28 × 436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 337,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,258.34/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.88

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