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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.18, 841.67 and 379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.18, 841.67 and 379.74 is: 569.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.18 : 841.67 = 379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.18/841.67 = 379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.18x = 841.67 × 379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.18x = 319,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,613.87/561.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.54

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