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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.59, 840.45 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.59, 840.45 and 354.73 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.59 : 840.45 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.59/840.45 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.59x = 840.45 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.59x = 298,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,132.83/560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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