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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.83, 772.74 and 402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.83, 772.74 and 402.95 is: 555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.83 : 772.74 = 402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.83/772.74 = 402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.83x = 772.74 × 402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.83x = 311,373.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,373.57/560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.21

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