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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.66, 843.41 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.66, 843.41 and 269.73 is: 404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.66 : 843.41 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.66/843.41 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.66x = 843.41 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.66x = 227,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,495.76/562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.32

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