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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.58, 841.19 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.58, 841.19 and 356.04 is: 533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.58 : 841.19 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.58/841.19 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.58x = 841.19 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.58x = 299,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,495.51/561.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.31

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