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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.24, 842.40 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.24, 842.40 and 369 is: 553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.24 : 842.40 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.24/842.40 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.24x = 842.40 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.24x = 310,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,845.60/561.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.86

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