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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.43, 839.93 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.43, 839.93 and 267.75 is: 401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.43 : 839.93 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.43/839.93 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.43x = 839.93 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.43x = 224,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,889.92/560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.28

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