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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 773.96 and 436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 773.96 and 436.02 is: 601.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 773.96 = 436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/773.96 = 436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 773.96 × 436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 337,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,462.04/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.92

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