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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 841.01 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 841.01 and 363.92 is: 544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 841.01 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/841.01 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 841.01 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 306,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,054.33/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.74

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