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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.70, 772.83 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.70, 772.83 and 383.52 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.70 : 772.83 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.70/772.83 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.70x = 772.83 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.70x = 296,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,395.76/560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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