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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 840 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 840 and 377.76 is: 566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 840 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/840 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 840 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 317,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,318.40/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.48

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