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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.39, 842.10 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.39, 842.10 and 272.64 is: 408.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.39 : 842.10 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.39/842.10 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.39x = 842.10 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.39x = 229,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,590.14/561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.97

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