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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 841.10 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 841.10 and 301.05 is: 451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 841.10 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/841.10 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 841.10 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 253,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,211.65/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.20

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