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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 842.04 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 842.04 and 341.73 is: 513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 842.04 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/842.04 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 842.04 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 287,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,750.33/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.36

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