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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.81, 839.41 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.81, 839.41 and 300.15 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.81 : 839.41 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.81/839.41 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.81x = 839.41 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.81x = 251,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,948.91/560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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