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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 841.60 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 841.60 and 390.08 is: 584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 841.60 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/841.60 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 841.60 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 328,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,291.33/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.73

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