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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.36, 773.41 and 373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.36, 773.41 and 373.85 is: 515.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.36 : 773.41 = 373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.36/773.41 = 373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.36x = 773.41 × 373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.36x = 289,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,139.33/560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.99

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