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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 774.17 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 774.17 and 364.50 is: 503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 774.17 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/774.17 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 774.17 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 282,184.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,184.97/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.31

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