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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 840.81 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 840.81 and 300.76 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 840.81 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/840.81 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 840.81 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 252,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,882.02/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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