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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 839.70 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 839.70 and 377.15 is: 565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 839.70 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/839.70 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 839.70 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 316,688.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,688.66/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.35

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