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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.17, 839.04 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.17, 839.04 and 271 is: 405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.17 : 839.04 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.17/839.04 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.17x = 839.04 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.17x = 227,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,379.84/560.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.91

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