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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.65, 840.86 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.65, 840.86 and 352.32 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.65 : 840.86 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.65/840.86 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.65x = 840.86 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.65x = 296,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,251.35/560.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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