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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.05, 839.12 and 364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.05, 839.12 and 364.76 is: 546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.05 : 839.12 = 364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.05/839.12 = 364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.05x = 839.12 × 364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.05x = 306,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,073.22/560.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.51

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