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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.59, 842.32 and 380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.59, 842.32 and 380.15 is: 570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.59 : 842.32 = 380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.59/842.32 = 380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.59x = 842.32 × 380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.59x = 320,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,207.95/561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.18

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