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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.08, 772.62 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.08, 772.62 and 363.54 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.08 : 772.62 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.08/772.62 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.08x = 772.62 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.08x = 280,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,878.27/560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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