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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.24, 840.39 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.24, 840.39 and 286.27 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.24 : 840.39 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.24/840.39 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.24x = 840.39 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.24x = 240,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,578.45/560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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