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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.48, 840 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.48, 840 and 252.32 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.48 : 840 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.48/840 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.48x = 840 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.48x = 211,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,948.80/560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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