Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.57, 842.64 and 273
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 561.57, 842.64 and 273 is: 409.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561.57 : 842.64 = 273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561.57/842.64 = 273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561.57x = 842.64 × 273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561.57x = 230,040.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,040.72/561.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409.64
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