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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 842.72 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 842.72 and 273.12 is: 409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 842.72 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/842.72 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 842.72 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 230,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,163.69/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.72

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