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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.56, 773.28 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.56, 773.28 and 373.84 is: 515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.56 : 773.28 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.56/773.28 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.56x = 773.28 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.56x = 289,083.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,083.00/560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.70

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