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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.38, 840.44 and 343.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.38, 840.44 and 343.84 is: 515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.38 : 840.44 = 343.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.38/840.44 = 343.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.38x = 840.44 × 343.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.38x = 288,975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,975.17/560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.68

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