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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.23, 840.22 and 354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.23, 840.22 and 354.52 is: 531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.23 : 840.22 = 354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.23/840.22 = 354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.23x = 840.22 × 354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.23x = 297,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,874.79/560.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.70

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