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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.90, 774.01 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.90, 774.01 and 406.02 is: 560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.90 : 774.01 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.90/774.01 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.90x = 774.01 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.90x = 314,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,263.54/560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.28

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