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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 839.18 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 839.18 and 300 is: 449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 839.18 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/839.18 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 839.18 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 251,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,752.50/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.03

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