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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 773.64 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 773.64 and 364.56 is: 502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 773.64 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/773.64 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 773.64 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 282,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,038.20/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.85

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