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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.07, 839.40 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.07, 839.40 and 251.84 is: 377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.07 : 839.40 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.07/839.40 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.07x = 839.40 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.07x = 211,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,390.30/560.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.44

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