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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.44, 840.30 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.44, 840.30 and 367.84 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.44 : 840.30 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.44/840.30 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.44x = 840.30 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.44x = 309,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,095.95/560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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