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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 839.05 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 839.05 and 329.27 is: 492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 839.05 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/839.05 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 839.05 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 276,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,273.99/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.50

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