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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.53, 841.04 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.53, 841.04 and 195.58 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.53 : 841.04 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.53/841.04 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.53x = 841.04 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.53x = 164,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,490.60/560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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