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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.39, 773.42 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.39, 773.42 and 350.60 is: 483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.39 : 773.42 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.39/773.42 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.39x = 773.42 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.39x = 271,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,155.43/560.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.87

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