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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 841.39 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 841.39 and 378.27 is: 567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 841.39 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/841.39 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 841.39 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 318,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,271.65/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.00

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