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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.55, 773.13 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.55, 773.13 and 374.28 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.55 : 773.13 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.55/773.13 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.55x = 773.13 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.55x = 289,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,367.10/560.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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