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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.19, 840.43 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.19, 840.43 and 329.28 is: 494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.19 : 840.43 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.19/840.43 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.19x = 840.43 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.19x = 276,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,737.61/560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.00

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