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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561, 841.93 and 384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561, 841.93 and 384.89 is: 577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561 : 841.93 = 384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561/841.93 = 384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561x = 841.93 × 384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561x = 324,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,046.23/561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.62

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