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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.71, 840.84 and 286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.71, 840.84 and 286.71 is: 429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.71 : 840.84 = 286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.71/840.84 = 286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.71x = 840.84 × 286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.71x = 241,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,077.24/560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.95

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