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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.90, 839.72 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.90, 839.72 and 395.66 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.90 : 839.72 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.90/839.72 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.90x = 839.72 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.90x = 332,243.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,243.62/560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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