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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 864 and 560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 864 and 560 is: 840

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 864 = 560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/864 = 560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 864 × 560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 483,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,840/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840

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