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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 839.52 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 839.52 and 340.50 is: 510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 839.52 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/839.52 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 839.52 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 285,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,856.56/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.04

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