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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 840 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 840 and 355.52 is: 532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 840 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/840 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 840 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 298,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,636.80/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.44

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