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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.93, 842.22 and 367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.93, 842.22 and 367.03 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.93 : 842.22 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.93/842.22 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.93x = 842.22 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.93x = 309,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,116.71/561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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