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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.43, 839.36 and 396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.43, 839.36 and 396.68 is: 594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.43 : 839.36 = 396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.43/839.36 = 396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.43x = 839.36 × 396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.43x = 332,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,954.12/560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.10

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