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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.03, 841.88 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.03, 841.88 and 300.94 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.03 : 841.88 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.03/841.88 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.03x = 841.88 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.03x = 253,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,355.96/561.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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