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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.57, 773.67 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.57, 773.67 and 403.72 is: 557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.57 : 773.67 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.57/773.67 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.57x = 773.67 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.57x = 312,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,344.12/560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.20

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