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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 839.79 and 286.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 839.79 and 286.00 is: 428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 839.79 = 286.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/839.79 = 286.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 839.79 × 286.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 240,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,177.84/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.78

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