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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 843.51 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 843.51 and 269.33 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 843.51 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/843.51 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 843.51 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 227,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,179.34/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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