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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.49, 840.20 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.49, 840.20 and 377.93 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.49 : 840.20 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.49/840.20 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.49x = 840.20 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.49x = 317,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,530.70/560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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