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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.40, 842.40 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.40, 842.40 and 399.20 is: 600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.40 : 842.40 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.40/842.40 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.40x = 842.40 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.40x = 336,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,286.08/560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.08

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