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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.84, 840.28 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.84, 840.28 and 366.04 is: 548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.84 : 840.28 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.84/840.28 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.84x = 840.28 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.84x = 307,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,576.09/560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.42

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