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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 842.85 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 842.85 and 253.80 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 842.85 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/842.85 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 842.85 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 213,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,915.33/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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