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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.38, 840 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.38, 840 and 355.10 is: 532.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.38 : 840 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.38/840 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.38x = 840 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.38x = 298,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,284/560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.29

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