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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.64, 841.98 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.64, 841.98 and 368.84 is: 552.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.64 : 841.98 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.64/841.98 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.64x = 841.98 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.64x = 310,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,555.90/561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.94

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