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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.19, 839.93 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.19, 839.93 and 367.59 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.19 : 839.93 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.19/839.93 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.19x = 839.93 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.19x = 308,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,748.03/560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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