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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.24, 841.34 and 378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.24, 841.34 and 378.70 is: 567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.24 : 841.34 = 378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.24/841.34 = 378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.24x = 841.34 × 378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.24x = 318,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,614.30/561.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.70

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