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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 773.06 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 773.06 and 360.99 is: 498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 773.06 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/773.06 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 773.06 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 279,065.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,065.12/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.21

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