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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.23, 840.08 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.23, 840.08 and 300.18 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.23 : 840.08 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.23/840.08 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.23x = 840.08 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.23x = 252,175.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,175.21/560.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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