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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.60, 838.68 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.60, 838.68 and 365.12 is: 546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.60 : 838.68 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.60/838.68 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.60x = 838.68 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.60x = 306,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,218.84/560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.23

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