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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.45, 773.28 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.45, 773.28 and 363.94 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.45 : 773.28 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.45/773.28 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.45x = 773.28 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.45x = 281,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,425.59/560.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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