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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.17, 772.77 and 363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.17, 772.77 and 363.61 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.17 : 772.77 = 363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.17/772.77 = 363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.17x = 772.77 × 363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.17x = 280,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,986.90/560.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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