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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.72, 842.61 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.72, 842.61 and 236.76 is: 355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.72 : 842.61 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.72/842.61 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.72x = 842.61 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.72x = 199,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,496.34/561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.15

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