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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.70, 773.97 and 401.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.70, 773.97 and 401.39 is: 554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.70 : 773.97 = 401.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.70/773.97 = 401.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.70x = 773.97 × 401.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.70x = 310,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,663.82/560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.06

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