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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 840.48 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 840.48 and 354.74 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 840.48 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/840.48 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 840.48 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 298,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,146.34/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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