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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 774.40 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 774.40 and 406.08 is: 560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 774.40 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/774.40 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 774.40 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 314,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,468.35/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.59

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