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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.08, 841.57 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.08, 841.57 and 379.64 is: 569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.08 : 841.57 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.08/841.57 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.08x = 841.57 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.08x = 319,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,493.63/561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.43

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