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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 839.55 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 839.55 and 343.58 is: 514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 839.55 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/839.55 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 839.55 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 288,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,452.59/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.49

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