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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.68, 842.53 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.68, 842.53 and 253.74 is: 380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.68 : 842.53 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.68/842.53 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.68x = 842.53 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.68x = 213,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,782.93/561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.62

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