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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 840.88 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 840.88 and 355.04 is: 532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 840.88 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/840.88 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 840.88 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 298,546.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,546.04/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.81

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