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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.43, 840.51 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.43, 840.51 and 267.84 is: 401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.43 : 840.51 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.43/840.51 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.43x = 840.51 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.43x = 225,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,122.20/560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.70

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