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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.24, 843.32 and 269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.24, 843.32 and 269.95 is: 404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.24 : 843.32 = 269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.24/843.32 = 269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.24x = 843.32 × 269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.24x = 227,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,648.67/562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.90

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