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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.73, 773.04 and 385.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.73, 773.04 and 385.77 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.73 : 773.04 = 385.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.73/773.04 = 385.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.73x = 773.04 × 385.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.73x = 298,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,215.64/560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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