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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 773.94 and 405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 773.94 and 405.88 is: 560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 773.94 = 405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/773.94 = 405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 773.94 × 405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 314,126.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,126.77/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.26

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