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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.35, 838.74 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.35, 838.74 and 355.10 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.35 : 838.74 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.35/838.74 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.35x = 838.74 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.35x = 297,836.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,836.57/560.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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