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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.27, 840.12 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.27, 840.12 and 329.23 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.27 : 840.12 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.27/840.12 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.27x = 840.12 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.27x = 276,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,594.38/560.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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