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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.53, 841.55 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.53, 841.55 and 268.62 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.53 : 841.55 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.53/841.55 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.53x = 841.55 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.53x = 226,055.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,055.82/561.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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