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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.84, 841.44 and 355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.84, 841.44 and 355.58 is: 533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.84 : 841.44 = 355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.84/841.44 = 355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.84x = 841.44 × 355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.84x = 299,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,199.24/560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.48

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