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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.76, 841.32 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.76, 841.32 and 272.16 is: 408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.76 : 841.32 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.76/841.32 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.76x = 841.32 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.76x = 228,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,973.65/560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.33

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