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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.65, 841.20 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.65, 841.20 and 252.64 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.65 : 841.20 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.65/841.20 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.65x = 841.20 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.65x = 212,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,523.59/560.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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