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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.61, 841.11 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.61, 841.11 and 252.44 is: 378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.61 : 841.11 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.61/841.11 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.61x = 841.11 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.61x = 212,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,325.60/560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.74

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