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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.45, 842.09 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.45, 842.09 and 355.11 is: 533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.45 : 842.09 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.45/842.09 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.45x = 842.09 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.45x = 299,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,034.58/560.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.56

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