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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.05, 839.13 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.05, 839.13 and 340.54 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.05 : 839.13 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.05/839.13 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.05x = 839.13 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.05x = 285,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,757.33/560.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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