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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.71, 773.51 and 374.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.71, 773.51 and 374.01 is: 515.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.71 : 773.51 = 374.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.71/773.51 = 374.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.71x = 773.51 × 374.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.71x = 289,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,300.48/560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.95

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