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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 837.95 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 837.95 and 395.64 is: 591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 837.95 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/837.95 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 837.95 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 331,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,524.56/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.82

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