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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 840.76 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 840.76 and 368.28 is: 552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 840.76 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/840.76 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 840.76 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 309,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,635.09/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.41

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