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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.92, 840.94 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.92, 840.94 and 252.76 is: 378.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.92 : 840.94 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.92/840.94 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.92x = 840.94 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.92x = 212,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,555.99/560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.94

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