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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.63, 840.66 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.63, 840.66 and 355.59 is: 533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.63 : 840.66 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.63/840.66 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.63x = 840.66 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.63x = 298,930.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,930.29/560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.21

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