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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.57, 840.87 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.57, 840.87 and 286.29 is: 429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.57 : 840.87 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.57/840.87 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.57x = 840.87 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.57x = 240,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,732.67/560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.45

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