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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.83, 773.39 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.83, 773.39 and 374.32 is: 516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.83 : 773.39 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.83/773.39 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.83x = 773.39 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.83x = 289,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,495.34/560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.20

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