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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.54, 842.32 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.54, 842.32 and 253.23 is: 379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.54 : 842.32 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.54/842.32 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.54x = 842.32 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.54x = 213,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,300.69/561.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.85

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