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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.15, 840.65 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.15, 840.65 and 388.02 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.15 : 840.65 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.15/840.65 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.15x = 840.65 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.15x = 326,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,190.71/560.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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