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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.50, 841.53 and 416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.50, 841.53 and 416.06 is: 623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.50 : 841.53 = 416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.50/841.53 = 416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.50x = 841.53 × 416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.50x = 350,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,126.97/561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.56

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