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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.30, 840.11 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.30, 840.11 and 252.10 is: 378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.30 : 840.11 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.30/840.11 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.30x = 840.11 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.30x = 211,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,791.73/560.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.00

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