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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.29, 840.56 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.29, 840.56 and 408.20 is: 611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.29 : 840.56 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.29/840.56 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.29x = 840.56 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.29x = 343,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,110.35/561.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.29

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