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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.51, 841.29 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.51, 841.29 and 300.74 is: 451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.51 : 841.29 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.51/841.29 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.51x = 841.29 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.51x = 253,009.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,009.55/560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.39

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