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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.56, 839.03 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.56, 839.03 and 299.90 is: 448.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.56 : 839.03 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.56/839.03 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.56x = 839.03 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.56x = 251,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,627.94/560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.89

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