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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.17, 840.07 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.17, 840.07 and 267.51 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.17 : 840.07 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.17/840.07 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.17x = 840.07 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.17x = 224,727.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,727.13/560.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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