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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 841.56 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 841.56 and 440.16 is: 659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 841.56 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/841.56 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 841.56 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 370,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,421.05/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.86

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