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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.43, 840.92 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.43, 840.92 and 355.10 is: 532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.43 : 840.92 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.43/840.92 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.43x = 840.92 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.43x = 298,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,604.71/560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.81

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