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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.42, 842.04 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.42, 842.04 and 253.26 is: 379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.42 : 842.04 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.42/842.04 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.42x = 842.04 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.42x = 213,255.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,255.05/561.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.85

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