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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.56, 842.76 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.56, 842.76 and 400.40 is: 600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.56 : 842.76 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.56/842.76 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.56x = 842.76 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.56x = 337,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,441.10/561.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.90

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