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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.19, 840.24 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.19, 840.24 and 267.48 is: 401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.19 : 840.24 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.19/840.24 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.19x = 840.24 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.19x = 224,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,747.40/560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.20

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