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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 839.26 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 839.26 and 271.08 is: 406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 839.26 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/839.26 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 839.26 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 227,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,506.60/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.23

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