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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 773.50 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 773.50 and 374.22 is: 516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 773.50 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/773.50 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 773.50 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 289,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,459.17/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.23

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