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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 840.49 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 840.49 and 354.66 is: 531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 840.49 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/840.49 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 840.49 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 298,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,088.18/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.65

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