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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.49, 773.48 and 364.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.49, 773.48 and 364.35 is: 502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.49 : 773.48 = 364.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.49/773.48 = 364.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.49x = 773.48 × 364.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.49x = 281,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,817.44/560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.81

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