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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.02, 840.99 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.02, 840.99 and 268.37 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.02 : 840.99 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.02/840.99 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.02x = 840.99 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.02x = 225,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,696.49/561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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