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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 773.44 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 773.44 and 364.16 is: 502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 773.44 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/773.44 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 773.44 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 281,655.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,655.91/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.38

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