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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.80, 841.60 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.80, 841.60 and 398.72 is: 598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.80 : 841.60 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.80/841.60 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.80x = 841.60 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.80x = 335,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,562.75/560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.36

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