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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 841.46 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 841.46 and 268.16 is: 402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 841.46 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/841.46 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 841.46 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 225,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,640.37/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.26

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