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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.71, 841.07 and 386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.71, 841.07 and 386.87 is: 580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.71 : 841.07 = 386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.71/841.07 = 386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.71x = 841.07 × 386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.71x = 325,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,380.06/560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.30

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