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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.50, 773.68 and 353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.50, 773.68 and 353.50 is: 487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.50 : 773.68 = 353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.50/773.68 = 353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.50x = 773.68 × 353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.50x = 273,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,495.88/560.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.95

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