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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 838.94 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 838.94 and 285.84 is: 427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 838.94 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/838.94 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 838.94 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 239,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,801.18/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.96

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