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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 840.96 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 840.96 and 286.56 is: 429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 840.96 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/840.96 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 840.96 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 240,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,985.50/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.93

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