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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 842.40 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 842.40 and 273.56 is: 410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 842.40 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/842.40 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 842.40 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 230,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,446.94/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.11

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