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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.76, 840.86 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.76, 840.86 and 175.92 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.76 : 840.86 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.76/840.86 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.76x = 840.86 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.76x = 147,924.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,924.09/560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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