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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.54, 773.10 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.54, 773.10 and 383.60 is: 529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.54 : 773.10 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.54/773.10 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.54x = 773.10 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.54x = 296,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,563.09/560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.06

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