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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 560.56 and 368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 560.56 and 368.90 is: 560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 560.56 = 368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/560.56 = 368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 560.56 × 368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 206,790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,790.58/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.56

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