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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.49, 841.62 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.49, 841.62 and 253.02 is: 379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.49 : 841.62 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.49/841.62 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.49x = 841.62 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.49x = 212,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,946.69/561.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.25

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