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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.81, 840.79 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.81, 840.79 and 341.48 is: 511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.81 : 840.79 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.81/840.79 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.81x = 840.79 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.81x = 287,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,112.97/560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.96

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