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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.67, 840.47 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.67, 840.47 and 355.47 is: 532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.67 : 840.47 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.67/840.47 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.67x = 840.47 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.67x = 298,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,760.09/560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.86

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