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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.88, 842.92 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.88, 842.92 and 253.66 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.88 : 842.92 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.88/842.92 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.88x = 842.92 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.88x = 213,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,815.09/561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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