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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.56, 772.84 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.56, 772.84 and 363.76 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.56 : 772.84 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.56/772.84 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.56x = 772.84 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.56x = 281,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,128.28/560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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