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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 840.42 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 840.42 and 285.96 is: 429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 840.42 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/840.42 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 840.42 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 240,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,326.50/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.05

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