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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 772.56 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 772.56 and 385.56 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 772.56 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/772.56 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 772.56 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 297,868.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,868.23/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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