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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.48, 842.32 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.48, 842.32 and 253.47 is: 380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.48 : 842.32 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.48/842.32 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.48x = 842.32 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.48x = 213,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,504.90/561.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.26

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