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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 773.28 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 773.28 and 386.04 is: 532.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 773.28 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/773.28 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 773.28 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 298,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,517.01/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.46

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