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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.06, 839.78 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.06, 839.78 and 267.46 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.06 : 839.78 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.06/839.78 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.06x = 839.78 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.06x = 224,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,607.56/560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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