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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 839.63 and 354.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 839.63 and 354.17 is: 530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 839.63 = 354.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/839.63 = 354.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 839.63 × 354.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 297,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,374.74/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.92

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