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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.94, 841.86 and 343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.94, 841.86 and 343.86 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.94 : 841.86 = 343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.94/841.86 = 343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.94x = 841.86 × 343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.94x = 289,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,481.98/560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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