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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.62, 840.88 and 354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.62, 840.88 and 354.59 is: 531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.62 : 840.88 = 354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.62/840.88 = 354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.62x = 840.88 × 354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.62x = 298,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,167.64/560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.85

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