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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.71, 840.93 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.71, 840.93 and 268.03 is: 401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.71 : 840.93 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.71/840.93 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.71x = 840.93 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.71x = 225,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,394.47/560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.98

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