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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.32, 842.70 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.32, 842.70 and 377.96 is: 567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.32 : 842.70 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.32/842.70 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.32x = 842.70 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.32x = 318,506.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,506.89/561.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.42

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