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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.35, 840.87 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.35, 840.87 and 354.64 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.35 : 840.87 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.35/840.87 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.35x = 840.87 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.35x = 298,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,206.14/560.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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