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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.39, 841.11 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.39, 841.11 and 375.94 is: 563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.39 : 841.11 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.39/841.11 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.39x = 841.11 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.39x = 316,206.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,206.89/561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.26

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