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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.71, 841.05 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.71, 841.05 and 366.13 is: 548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.71 : 841.05 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.71/841.05 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.71x = 841.05 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.71x = 307,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,929.43/561.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.20

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