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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 772.98 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 772.98 and 363.80 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 772.98 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/772.98 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 772.98 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 281,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,210.12/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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