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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.49, 841.69 and 378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.49, 841.69 and 378.93 is: 568.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.49 : 841.69 = 378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.49/841.69 = 378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.49x = 841.69 × 378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.49x = 318,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,941.59/561.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.03

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