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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.21, 843.18 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.21, 843.18 and 269.53 is: 404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.21 : 843.18 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.21/843.18 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.21x = 843.18 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.21x = 227,262.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,262.31/562.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.23

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