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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 839.20 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 839.20 and 328.40 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 839.20 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/839.20 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 839.20 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 275,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,593.28/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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