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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.60, 841.92 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.60, 841.92 and 407.04 is: 610.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.60 : 841.92 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.60/841.92 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.60x = 841.92 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.60x = 342,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,695.12/561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.21

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