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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.85, 839.54 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.85, 839.54 and 355.11 is: 531.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.85 : 839.54 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.85/839.54 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.85x = 839.54 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.85x = 298,127.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,127.27/560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.56

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