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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.76, 839.26 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.76, 839.26 and 329.25 is: 492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.76 : 839.26 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.76/839.26 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.76x = 839.26 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.76x = 276,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,323.42/560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.77

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