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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.78, 840.60 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.78, 840.60 and 272.06 is: 407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.78 : 840.60 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.78/840.60 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.78x = 840.60 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.78x = 228,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,693.64/560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.81

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