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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.58, 773.73 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.58, 773.73 and 364.02 is: 502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.58 : 773.73 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.58/773.73 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.58x = 773.73 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.58x = 281,653.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,653.19/560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.43

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