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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 841.20 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 841.20 and 376.96 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 841.20 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/841.20 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 841.20 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 317,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,098.75/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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