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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.49, 840.74 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.49, 840.74 and 268.11 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.49 : 840.74 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.49/840.74 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.49x = 840.74 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.49x = 225,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,410.80/560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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