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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.98, 841.21 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.98, 841.21 and 300.94 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.98 : 841.21 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.98/841.21 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.98x = 841.21 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.98x = 253,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,148.03/560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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