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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 840.45 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 840.45 and 267.93 is: 402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 840.45 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/840.45 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 840.45 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 225,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,181.77/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.04

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