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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.05, 840.62 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.05, 840.62 and 365.76 is: 548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.05 : 840.62 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.05/840.62 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.05x = 840.62 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.05x = 307,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,465.17/561.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.02

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