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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.80, 841.34 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.80, 841.34 and 329.88 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.80 : 841.34 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.80/841.34 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.80x = 841.34 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.80x = 277,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,541.24/560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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