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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 840.32 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 840.32 and 271.20 is: 406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 840.32 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/840.32 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 840.32 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 227,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,894.78/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.72

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