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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.07, 839.82 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.07, 839.82 and 251.66 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.07 : 839.82 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.07/839.82 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.07x = 839.82 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.07x = 211,349.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,349.15/560.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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