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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 840.58 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 840.58 and 329.12 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 840.58 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/840.58 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 840.58 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 276,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,651.69/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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