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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.21, 839.86 and 375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.21, 839.86 and 375.29 is: 562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.21 : 839.86 = 375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.21/839.86 = 375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.21x = 839.86 × 375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.21x = 315,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,195.48/560.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.64

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