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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.13, 839.33 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.13, 839.33 and 300.17 is: 449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.13 : 839.33 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.13/839.33 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.13x = 839.33 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.13x = 251,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,938.24/560.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.79

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