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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 840.96 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 840.96 and 368.28 is: 552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 840.96 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/840.96 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 840.96 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 309,708.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,708.75/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.89

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