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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 773.40 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 773.40 and 361.11 is: 498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 773.40 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/773.40 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 773.40 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 279,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,287.53/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.56

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