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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.11, 842.83 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.11, 842.83 and 269.70 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.11 : 842.83 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.11/842.83 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.11x = 842.83 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.11x = 227,310.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,310.58/562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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