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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.35, 841.86 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.35, 841.86 and 232.53 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.35 : 841.86 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.35/841.86 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.35x = 841.86 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.35x = 195,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,757.71/561.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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