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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.55, 840.21 and 300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.55, 840.21 and 300.27 is: 450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.55 : 840.21 = 300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.55/840.21 = 300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.55x = 840.21 × 300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.55x = 252,289.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,289.86/560.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.08

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