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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.31, 841.96 and 366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.31, 841.96 and 366.47 is: 549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.31 : 841.96 = 366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.31/841.96 = 366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.31x = 841.96 × 366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.31x = 308,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,552.49/561.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.70

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