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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.81, 842.15 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.81, 842.15 and 269.23 is: 403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.81 : 842.15 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.81/842.15 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.81x = 842.15 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.81x = 226,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,732.04/561.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.57

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