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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 841.16 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 841.16 and 366.50 is: 548.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 841.16 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/841.16 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 841.16 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 308,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,288.16/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.64

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