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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 841.31 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 841.31 and 300.65 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 841.31 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/841.31 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 841.31 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 252,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,941.95/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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