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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.44, 839.98 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.44, 839.98 and 286.38 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.44 : 839.98 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.44/839.98 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.44x = 839.98 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.44x = 240,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,553.47/560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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