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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.40, 841.60 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.40, 841.60 and 301.54 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.40 : 841.60 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.40/841.60 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.40x = 841.60 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.40x = 253,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,773.21/561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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