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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.06, 839.74 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.06, 839.74 and 251.84 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.06 : 839.74 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.06/839.74 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.06x = 839.74 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.06x = 211,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,480.12/560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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