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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.43, 840.13 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.43, 840.13 and 354.40 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.43 : 840.13 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.43/840.13 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.43x = 840.13 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.43x = 297,739.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,739.09/560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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