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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.49, 839.51 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.49, 839.51 and 271.32 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.49 : 839.51 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.49/839.51 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.49x = 839.51 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.49x = 227,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,774.50/560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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