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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.40, 841.20 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.40, 841.20 and 368.80 is: 552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.40 : 841.20 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.40/841.20 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.40x = 841.20 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.40x = 310,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,234.56/561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.61

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