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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.59, 840.75 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.59, 840.75 and 354.86 is: 532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.59 : 840.75 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.59/840.75 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.59x = 840.75 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.59x = 298,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,346.16/560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.20

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