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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.25, 839.67 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.25, 839.67 and 299.60 is: 449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.25 : 839.67 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.25/839.67 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.25x = 839.67 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.25x = 251,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,569.37/560.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.03

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