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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.34, 841.99 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.34, 841.99 and 253.12 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.34 : 841.99 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.34/841.99 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.34x = 841.99 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.34x = 213,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,124.51/561.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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