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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.82, 773.16 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.82, 773.16 and 385.86 is: 531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.82 : 773.16 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.82/773.16 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.82x = 773.16 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.82x = 298,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,331.52/560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.96

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