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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.79, 840.58 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.79, 840.58 and 267.87 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.79 : 840.58 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.79/840.58 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.79x = 840.58 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.79x = 225,168.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,168.65/560.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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