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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.90, 773.69 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.90, 773.69 and 361.99 is: 499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.90 : 773.69 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.90/773.69 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.90x = 773.69 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.90x = 280,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,068.04/560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.32

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