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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.09, 841.83 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.09, 841.83 and 355.80 is: 533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.09 : 841.83 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.09/841.83 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.09x = 841.83 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.09x = 299,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,523.11/561.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.82

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