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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.27, 838.35 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.27, 838.35 and 329.27 is: 492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.27 : 838.35 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.27/838.35 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.27x = 838.35 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.27x = 276,039.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,039.31/560.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.69

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