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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.99, 843.36 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.99, 843.36 and 254.01 is: 381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.99 : 843.36 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.99/843.36 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.99x = 843.36 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.99x = 214,221.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,221.87/561.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.18

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