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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.71, 842.66 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.71, 842.66 and 253.56 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.71 : 842.66 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.71/842.66 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.71x = 842.66 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.71x = 213,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,660.02/561.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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