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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 772.97 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 772.97 and 364.04 is: 502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 772.97 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/772.97 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 772.97 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 281,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,386.31/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.06

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