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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 773.84 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 773.84 and 374.20 is: 516.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 773.84 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/773.84 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 773.84 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 289,570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,570.93/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.46

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