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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.60, 840.96 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.60, 840.96 and 390.72 is: 585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.60 : 840.96 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.60/840.96 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.60x = 840.96 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.60x = 328,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,579.89/561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.08

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