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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 841.38 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 841.38 and 387.54 is: 581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 841.38 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/841.38 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 841.38 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 326,068.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,068.41/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.52

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