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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.27, 840.92 and 355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.27, 840.92 and 355.21 is: 533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.27 : 840.92 = 355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.27/840.92 = 355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.27x = 840.92 × 355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.27x = 298,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,699.31/560.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.13

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