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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 842.64 and 369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 842.64 and 369.34 is: 554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 842.64 = 369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/842.64 = 369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 842.64 × 369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 311,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,220.66/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.01

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