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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.38, 841.50 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.38, 841.50 and 356.10 is: 533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.38 : 841.50 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.38/841.50 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.38x = 841.50 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.38x = 299,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,658.15/561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.79

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