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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.51, 773.87 and 361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.51, 773.87 and 361.42 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.51 : 773.87 = 361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.51/773.87 = 361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.51x = 773.87 × 361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.51x = 279,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,694.30/560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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