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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 838.62 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 838.62 and 386.64 is: 578.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 838.62 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/838.62 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 838.62 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 324,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,244.04/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.47

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