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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 842.04 and 272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 842.04 and 272.62 is: 408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 842.04 = 272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/842.04 = 272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 842.04 × 272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 229,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,556.94/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.64

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