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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.39, 839.77 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.39, 839.77 and 354.45 is: 531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.39 : 839.77 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.39/839.77 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.39x = 839.77 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.39x = 297,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,656.48/560.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.16

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