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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.95, 773.57 and 374.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.95, 773.57 and 374.45 is: 516.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.95 : 773.57 = 374.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.95/773.57 = 374.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.95x = 773.57 × 374.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.95x = 289,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,657.55/560.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.37

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