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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 841.78 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 841.78 and 367.04 is: 549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 841.78 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/841.78 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 841.78 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 308,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,966.93/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.92

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