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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.54, 842.52 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.54, 842.52 and 356.64 is: 535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.54 : 842.52 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.54/842.52 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.54x = 842.52 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.54x = 300,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,476.33/561.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.09

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