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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.97, 840.42 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.97, 840.42 and 398.34 is: 596.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.97 : 840.42 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.97/840.42 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.97x = 840.42 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.97x = 334,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,772.90/560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.78

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