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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.24, 841.26 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.24, 841.26 and 379.62 is: 569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.24 : 841.26 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.24/841.26 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.24x = 841.26 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.24x = 319,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,359.12/561.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.02

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