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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.44, 773.58 and 542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.44, 773.58 and 542.20 is: 748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.44 : 773.58 = 542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.44/773.58 = 542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.44x = 773.58 × 542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.44x = 419,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,435.08/560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.40

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