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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.59, 842.25 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.59, 842.25 and 355.86 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.59 : 842.25 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.59/842.25 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.59x = 842.25 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.59x = 299,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,723.09/561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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