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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.71, 773.24 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.71, 773.24 and 361.34 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.71 : 773.24 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.71/773.24 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.71x = 773.24 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.71x = 279,396.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,396.87/560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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