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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.30, 773.57 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.30, 773.57 and 361.23 is: 498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.30 : 773.57 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.30/773.57 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.30x = 773.57 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.30x = 279,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,434.88/560.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.72

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