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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.09, 772.74 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.09, 772.74 and 363.65 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.09 : 772.74 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.09/772.74 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.09x = 772.74 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.09x = 281,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,003.04/560.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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