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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561, 841.82 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561, 841.82 and 257 is: 385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561 : 841.82 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561/841.82 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561x = 841.82 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561x = 216,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,347.74/561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.65

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