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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.40, 839.93 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.40, 839.93 and 286.56 is: 429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.40 : 839.93 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.40/839.93 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.40x = 839.93 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.40x = 240,688.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,688.91/560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.49

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