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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.89, 773.55 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.89, 773.55 and 361.76 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.89 : 773.55 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.89/773.55 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.89x = 773.55 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.89x = 279,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,839.45/560.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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