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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.06, 842.57 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.06, 842.57 and 269.38 is: 403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.06 : 842.57 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.06/842.57 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.06x = 842.57 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.06x = 226,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,971.51/562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.82

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