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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 840.60 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 840.60 and 343.92 is: 515.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 840.60 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/840.60 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 840.60 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 289,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,099.15/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.99

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