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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.98, 843.32 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.98, 843.32 and 273.26 is: 410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.98 : 843.32 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.98/843.32 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.98x = 843.32 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.98x = 230,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,441.41/561.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.06

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