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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.02, 841.62 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.02, 841.62 and 344.84 is: 517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.02 : 841.62 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.02/841.62 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.02x = 841.62 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.02x = 290,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,224.24/561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.32

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