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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.57, 842.13 and 253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.57, 842.13 and 253.57 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.57 : 842.13 = 253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.57/842.13 = 253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.57x = 842.13 × 253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.57x = 213,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,538.90/561.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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