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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 840.60 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 840.60 and 271.76 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 840.60 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/840.60 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 840.60 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 228,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,441.46/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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