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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 839.20 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 839.20 and 364.80 is: 546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 839.20 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/839.20 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 839.20 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 306,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,140.16/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.41

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