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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.23, 843.31 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.23, 843.31 and 269.94 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.23 : 843.31 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.23/843.31 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.23x = 843.31 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.23x = 227,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,643.10/562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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