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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 840.66 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 840.66 and 271.72 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 840.66 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/840.66 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 840.66 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 228,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,424.14/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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