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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.39, 842.22 and 268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.39, 842.22 and 268.81 is: 403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.39 : 842.22 = 268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.39/842.22 = 268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.39x = 842.22 × 268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.39x = 226,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,397.16/561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.28

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