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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.20, 840.45 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.20, 840.45 and 286.24 is: 429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.20 : 840.45 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.20/840.45 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.20x = 840.45 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.20x = 240,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,570.41/560.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.44

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