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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.35, 841.84 and 366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.35, 841.84 and 366.23 is: 549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.35 : 841.84 = 366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.35/841.84 = 366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.35x = 841.84 × 366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.35x = 308,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,301.94/561.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.22

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