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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 774.12 and 386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 774.12 and 386.32 is: 533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 774.12 = 386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/774.12 = 386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 774.12 × 386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 299,058.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,058.04/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.35

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