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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.36, 839.54 and 375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.36, 839.54 and 375.37 is: 562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.36 : 839.54 = 375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.36/839.54 = 375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.36x = 839.54 × 375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.36x = 315,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,138.13/560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.39

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