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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.02, 839.81 and 328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.02, 839.81 and 328.97 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.02 : 839.81 = 328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.02/839.81 = 328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.02x = 839.81 × 328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.02x = 276,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,272.07/560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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