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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.40, 840.68 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.40, 840.68 and 252.24 is: 378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.40 : 840.68 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.40/840.68 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.40x = 840.68 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.40x = 212,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,053.12/560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.40

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