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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.48, 839.80 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.48, 839.80 and 343.44 is: 514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.48 : 839.80 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.48/839.80 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.48x = 839.80 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.48x = 288,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,420.91/560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.60

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