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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560, 840.06 and 251.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560, 840.06 and 251.99 is: 378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560 : 840.06 = 251.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560/840.06 = 251.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560x = 840.06 × 251.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560x = 211,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,686.72/560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.01

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