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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.63, 773.75 and 386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.63, 773.75 and 386.21 is: 533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.63 : 773.75 = 386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.63/773.75 = 386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.63x = 773.75 × 386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.63x = 298,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,829.99/560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.03

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