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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.26, 839.79 and 365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.26, 839.79 and 365.41 is: 547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.26 : 839.79 = 365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.26/839.79 = 365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.26x = 839.79 × 365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.26x = 306,865.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,865.56/560.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.72

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