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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.80, 841.94 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.80, 841.94 and 253.59 is: 380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.80 : 841.94 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.80/841.94 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.80x = 841.94 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.80x = 213,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,508.20/561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.05

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