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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.80, 841.20 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.80, 841.20 and 341.20 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.80 : 841.20 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.80/841.20 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.80x = 841.20 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.80x = 287,017.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,017.44/560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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