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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.17, 773.39 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.17, 773.39 and 361.08 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.17 : 773.39 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.17/773.39 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.17x = 773.39 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.17x = 279,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,249.99/560.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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