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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.37, 772.04 and 420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.37, 772.04 and 420.27 is: 579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.37 : 772.04 = 420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.37/772.04 = 420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.37x = 772.04 × 420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.37x = 324,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,461.39/560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.02

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