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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 840.85 and 354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 840.85 and 354.99 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 840.85 = 354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/840.85 = 354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 840.85 × 354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 298,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,489.14/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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