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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.01, 839.44 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.01, 839.44 and 377.46 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.01 : 839.44 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.01/839.44 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.01x = 839.44 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.01x = 316,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,855.02/560.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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