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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.61, 840.92 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.61, 840.92 and 343.80 is: 515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.61 : 840.92 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.61/840.92 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.61x = 840.92 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.61x = 289,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,106.58/560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.70

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