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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 840.68 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 840.68 and 398.25 is: 596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 840.68 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/840.68 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 840.68 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 334,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,800.31/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.87

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