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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.68, 841.94 and 378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.68, 841.94 and 378.64 is: 567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.68 : 841.94 = 378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.68/841.94 = 378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.68x = 841.94 × 378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.68x = 318,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,792.16/561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.57

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