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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.50, 773.76 and 364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.50, 773.76 and 364.24 is: 502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.50 : 773.76 = 364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.50/773.76 = 364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.50x = 773.76 × 364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.50x = 281,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,834.34/560.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.83

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