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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.37, 773.68 and 364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.37, 773.68 and 364.17 is: 502.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.37 : 773.68 = 364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.37/773.68 = 364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.37x = 773.68 × 364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.37x = 281,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,751.05/560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.79

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