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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.87, 774.35 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.87, 774.35 and 361.79 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.87 : 774.35 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.87/774.35 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.87x = 774.35 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.87x = 280,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,154.93/560.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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