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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 773.65 and 374.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 773.65 and 374.35 is: 516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 773.65 = 374.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/773.65 = 374.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 773.65 × 374.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 289,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,618.58/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.32

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