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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 840.24 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 840.24 and 300.15 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 840.24 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/840.24 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 840.24 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 252,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,198.04/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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