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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.65, 841.56 and 366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.65, 841.56 and 366.41 is: 549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.65 : 841.56 = 366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.65/841.56 = 366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.65x = 841.56 × 366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.65x = 308,356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,356.00/561.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.02

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