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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 839.58 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 839.58 and 368.20 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 839.58 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/839.58 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 839.58 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 309,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,133.36/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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