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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.12, 841.68 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.12, 841.68 and 272.80 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.12 : 841.68 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.12/841.68 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.12x = 841.68 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.12x = 229,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,610.30/561.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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