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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.14, 841.59 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.14, 841.59 and 355.42 is: 533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.14 : 841.59 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.14/841.59 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.14x = 841.59 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.14x = 299,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,118.97/561.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.05

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