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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.08, 841.38 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.08, 841.38 and 355.46 is: 533.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.08 : 841.38 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.08/841.38 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.08x = 841.38 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.08x = 299,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,076.93/561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.04

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