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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.88, 843.73 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.88, 843.73 and 356.54 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.88 : 843.73 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.88/843.73 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.88x = 843.73 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.88x = 300,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,824.71/561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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