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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.78, 773.51 and 442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.78, 773.51 and 442.72 is: 610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.78 : 773.51 = 442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.78/773.51 = 442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.78x = 773.51 × 442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.78x = 342,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,444.48/560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.66

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