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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.85, 774.09 and 374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.85, 774.09 and 374.36 is: 516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.85 : 774.09 = 374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.85/774.09 = 374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.85x = 774.09 × 374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.85x = 289,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,784.46/560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.69

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