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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.94, 841.11 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.94, 841.11 and 286.92 is: 430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.94 : 841.11 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.94/841.11 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.94x = 841.11 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.94x = 241,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,331.28/560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.23

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