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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.80, 841.38 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.80, 841.38 and 272.14 is: 408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.80 : 841.38 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.80/841.38 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.80x = 841.38 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.80x = 228,973.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,973.15/560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.30

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