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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.58, 840.39 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.58, 840.39 and 329.70 is: 494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.58 : 840.39 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.58/840.39 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.58x = 840.39 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.58x = 277,076.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,076.58/560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.27

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