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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 838.59 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 838.59 and 376.90 is: 564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 838.59 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/838.59 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 838.59 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 316,064.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,064.57/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.26

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