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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.83, 841.35 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.83, 841.35 and 252.68 is: 379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.83 : 841.35 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.83/841.35 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.83x = 841.35 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.83x = 212,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,588.11/560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.06

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