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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.58, 842.39 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.58, 842.39 and 269.12 is: 403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.58 : 842.39 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.58/842.39 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.58x = 842.39 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.58x = 226,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,704.00/561.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.69

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