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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 838.26 and 534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 838.26 and 534.72 is: 800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 838.26 = 534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/838.26 = 534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 838.26 × 534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 448,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,234.39/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.02

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