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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.14, 840.09 and 377.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.14, 840.09 and 377.90 is: 565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.14 : 840.09 = 377.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.14/840.09 = 377.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.14x = 840.09 × 377.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.14x = 317,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,470.01/561.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.76

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