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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.73, 773.57 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.73, 773.57 and 383.40 is: 528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.73 : 773.57 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.73/773.57 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.73x = 773.57 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.73x = 296,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,584.82/560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.93

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