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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.08, 839.60 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.08, 839.60 and 343.18 is: 514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.08 : 839.60 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.08/839.60 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.08x = 839.60 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.08x = 288,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,130.59/560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.45

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