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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.44, 841.11 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.44, 841.11 and 343.36 is: 515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.44 : 841.11 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.44/841.11 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.44x = 841.11 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.44x = 288,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,803.53/560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.32

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