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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 840.98 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 840.98 and 355.02 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 840.98 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/840.98 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 840.98 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 298,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,564.72/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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