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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.80, 840.50 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.80, 840.50 and 369.80 is: 553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.80 : 840.50 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.80/840.50 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.80x = 840.50 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.80x = 310,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,816.90/561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.25

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