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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.84, 841.71 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.84, 841.71 and 287.01 is: 430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.84 : 841.71 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.84/841.71 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.84x = 841.71 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.84x = 241,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,579.19/560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.75

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