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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 841.60 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 841.60 and 272.32 is: 408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 841.60 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/841.60 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 841.60 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 229,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,184.51/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.56

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