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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.11, 841.95 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.11, 841.95 and 268.94 is: 403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.11 : 841.95 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.11/841.95 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.11x = 841.95 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.11x = 226,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,434.03/561.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.55

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