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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.81, 841.90 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.81, 841.90 and 249.08 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.81 : 841.90 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.81/841.90 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.81x = 841.90 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.81x = 209,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,700.45/561.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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