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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.15, 841.46 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.15, 841.46 and 272.25 is: 408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.15 : 841.46 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.15/841.46 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.15x = 841.46 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.15x = 229,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,086.12/561.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.24

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