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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.33, 773.23 and 360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.33, 773.23 and 360.95 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.33 : 773.23 = 360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.33/773.23 = 360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.33x = 773.23 × 360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.33x = 279,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,097.37/560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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