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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.76, 773.29 and 374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.76, 773.29 and 374.26 is: 516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.76 : 773.29 = 374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.76/773.29 = 374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.76x = 773.29 × 374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.76x = 289,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,410.05/560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.10

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