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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 839.44 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 839.44 and 271.28 is: 406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 839.44 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/839.44 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 839.44 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 227,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,723.28/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.52

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