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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.58, 773.24 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.58, 773.24 and 442.37 is: 610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.58 : 773.24 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.58/773.24 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.58x = 773.24 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.58x = 342,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,058.18/560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.19

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