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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.03, 840.32 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.03, 840.32 and 375.06 is: 562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.03 : 840.32 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.03/840.32 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.03x = 840.32 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.03x = 315,171.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,171.36/560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.77

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