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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.19, 839.25 and 405.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.19, 839.25 and 405.73 is: 607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.19 : 839.25 = 405.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.19/839.25 = 405.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.19x = 839.25 × 405.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.19x = 340,513.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,513.45/560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.85

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