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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.73, 840.73 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.73, 840.73 and 268.07 is: 401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.73 : 840.73 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.73/840.73 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.73x = 840.73 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.73x = 225,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,374.49/560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.93

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