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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 840.22 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 840.22 and 267.72 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 840.22 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/840.22 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 840.22 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 224,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,943.70/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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