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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.51, 841.44 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.51, 841.44 and 440.01 is: 659.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.51 : 841.44 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.51/841.44 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.51x = 841.44 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.51x = 370,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,242.01/561.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.37

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