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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.19, 841.42 and 368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.19, 841.42 and 368.59 is: 552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.19 : 841.42 = 368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.19/841.42 = 368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.19x = 841.42 × 368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.19x = 310,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,139.00/561.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.65

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