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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.46, 841.74 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.46, 841.74 and 376.55 is: 564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.46 : 841.74 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.46/841.74 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.46x = 841.74 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.46x = 316,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,952.99/561.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.52

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