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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.67, 840.80 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.67, 840.80 and 287.01 is: 430.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.67 : 840.80 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.67/840.80 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.67x = 840.80 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.67x = 241,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,316.57/560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.41

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