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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.85, 773.72 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.85, 773.72 and 364.32 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.85 : 773.72 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.85/773.72 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.85x = 773.72 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.85x = 281,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,881.22/560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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