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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.65, 840.06 and 365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.65, 840.06 and 365.41 is: 547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.65 : 840.06 = 365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.65/840.06 = 365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.65x = 840.06 × 365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.65x = 306,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,966.86/560.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.52

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