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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.89, 774 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.89, 774 and 364.72 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.89 : 774 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.89/774 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.89x = 774 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.89x = 282,293.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,293.28/560.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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