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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.19, 773.28 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.19, 773.28 and 363.72 is: 502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.19 : 773.28 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.19/773.28 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.19x = 773.28 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.19x = 281,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,257.40/560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.08

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