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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 773.76 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 773.76 and 354.24 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 773.76 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/773.76 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 773.76 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 274,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,096.74/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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