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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.80, 840.62 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.80, 840.62 and 272.08 is: 407.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.80 : 840.62 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.80/840.62 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.80x = 840.62 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.80x = 228,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,715.89/560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.84

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