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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.51, 839.95 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.51, 839.95 and 354.43 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.51 : 839.95 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.51/839.95 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.51x = 839.95 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.51x = 297,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,703.48/560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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