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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.36, 840.18 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.36, 840.18 and 271.64 is: 407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.36 : 840.18 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.36/840.18 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.36x = 840.18 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.36x = 228,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,226.50/560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.29

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