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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.77, 842.83 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.77, 842.83 and 253.54 is: 380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.77 : 842.83 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.77/842.83 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.77x = 842.83 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.77x = 213,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,688.38/561.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.38

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