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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 773.90 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 773.90 and 436.16 is: 602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 773.90 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/773.90 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 773.90 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 337,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,544.22/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.03

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