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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 841.80 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 841.80 and 368.84 is: 553.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 841.80 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/841.80 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 841.80 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 310,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,489.51/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.02

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