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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.01, 840.60 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.01, 840.60 and 252.08 is: 378.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.01 : 840.60 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.01/840.60 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.01x = 840.60 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.01x = 211,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,894.25/560.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.38

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