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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.25, 839.30 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.25, 839.30 and 329.24 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.25 : 839.30 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.25/839.30 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.25x = 839.30 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.25x = 276,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,331.58/560.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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