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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 840.16 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 840.16 and 354.72 is: 531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 840.16 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/840.16 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 840.16 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 298,021.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,021.56/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.92

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