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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 840.54 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 840.54 and 175.56 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 840.54 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/840.54 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 840.54 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 147,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,565.20/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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