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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 841.44 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 841.44 and 272.32 is: 408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 841.44 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/841.44 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 841.44 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 229,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,140.94/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.33

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