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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 839.88 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 839.88 and 251.82 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 839.88 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/839.88 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 839.88 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 211,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,498.58/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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