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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.80, 774.08 and 364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.80, 774.08 and 364.31 is: 502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.80 : 774.08 = 364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.80/774.08 = 364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.80x = 774.08 × 364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.80x = 282,005.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,005.08/560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.86

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