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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.51, 840.90 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.51, 840.90 and 286.44 is: 429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.51 : 840.90 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.51/840.90 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.51x = 840.90 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.51x = 240,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,867.40/560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.73

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