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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.47, 840.98 and 375.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.47, 840.98 and 375.49 is: 563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.47 : 840.98 = 375.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.47/840.98 = 375.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.47x = 840.98 × 375.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.47x = 315,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,779.58/560.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.42

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