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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 839.97 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 839.97 and 377.87 is: 566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 839.97 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/839.97 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 839.97 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 317,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,395.26/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.12

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