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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 839.88 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 839.88 and 397.74 is: 596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 839.88 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/839.88 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 839.88 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 334,053.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,053.87/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.42

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