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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 840.25 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 840.25 and 208.68 is: 313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 840.25 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/840.25 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 840.25 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 175,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,340.48/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.04

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