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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.49, 840.96 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.49, 840.96 and 349.62 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.49 : 840.96 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.49/840.96 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.49x = 840.96 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.49x = 294,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,016.44/560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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