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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.90, 840.29 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.90, 840.29 and 387.35 is: 580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.90 : 840.29 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.90/840.29 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.90x = 840.29 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.90x = 325,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,480.19/560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.29

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