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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 840.36 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 840.36 and 368.04 is: 551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 840.36 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/840.36 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 840.36 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 309,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,286.09/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.43

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