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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.85, 842.20 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.85, 842.20 and 268.92 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.85 : 842.20 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.85/842.20 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.85x = 842.20 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.85x = 226,483.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,483.75/561.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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