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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.26, 842.16 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.26, 842.16 and 253.20 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.26 : 842.16 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.26/842.16 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.26x = 842.16 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.26x = 213,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,234.91/561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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