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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.99, 841.76 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.99, 841.76 and 272.82 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.99 : 841.76 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.99/841.76 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.99x = 841.76 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.99x = 229,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,647.60/561.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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