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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 840.12 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 840.12 and 377.64 is: 566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 840.12 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/840.12 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 840.12 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 317,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,262.92/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.38

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