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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.82, 842.17 and 253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.82, 842.17 and 253.75 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.82 : 842.17 = 253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.82/842.17 = 253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.82x = 842.17 × 253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.82x = 213,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,700.64/561.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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