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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 840 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 840 and 343.36 is: 514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 840 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/840 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 840 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 288,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,422.40/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.75

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