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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 841.19 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 841.19 and 268.11 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 841.19 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/841.19 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 841.19 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 225,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,530.11/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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