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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 772.65 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 772.65 and 363.72 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 772.65 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/772.65 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 772.65 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 281,028.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,028.26/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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