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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.06, 773.23 and 360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.06, 773.23 and 360.98 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.06 : 773.23 = 360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.06/773.23 = 360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.06x = 773.23 × 360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.06x = 279,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,120.57/560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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