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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 840.83 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 840.83 and 190.31 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 840.83 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/840.83 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 840.83 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 160,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,013.20/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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