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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.77, 841.15 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.77, 841.15 and 424.08 is: 636.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.77 : 841.15 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.77/841.15 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.77x = 841.15 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.77x = 356,714.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,714.89/560.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.12

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