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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.30, 841.74 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.30, 841.74 and 272.52 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.30 : 841.74 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.30/841.74 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.30x = 841.74 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.30x = 229,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,390.98/561.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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