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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.39, 841.55 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.39, 841.55 and 253.08 is: 379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.39 : 841.55 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.39/841.55 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.39x = 841.55 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.39x = 212,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,978.21/561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.38

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