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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.74, 841.31 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.74, 841.31 and 394.14 is: 591.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.74 : 841.31 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.74/841.31 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.74x = 841.31 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.74x = 331,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,593.92/560.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.35

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