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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 773.36 and 429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 773.36 and 429.46 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 773.36 = 429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/773.36 = 429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 773.36 × 429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 332,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,127.19/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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