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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.41, 840.83 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.41, 840.83 and 269.12 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.41 : 840.83 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.41/840.83 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.41x = 840.83 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.41x = 226,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,284.17/561.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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