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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.98, 841.81 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.98, 841.81 and 355.26 is: 533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.98 : 841.81 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.98/841.81 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.98x = 841.81 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.98x = 299,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,061.42/560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.11

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