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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.86, 773.28 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.86, 773.28 and 383.62 is: 528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.86 : 773.28 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.86/773.28 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.86x = 773.28 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.86x = 296,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,645.67/560.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.91

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