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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.73, 840.65 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.73, 840.65 and 227.14 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.73 : 840.65 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.73/840.65 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.73x = 840.65 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.73x = 190,944.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,944.11/560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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