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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.83, 839.19 and 329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.83, 839.19 and 329.83 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.83 : 839.19 = 329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.83/839.19 = 329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.83x = 839.19 × 329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.83x = 276,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,789.18/560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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