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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.03, 842.06 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.03, 842.06 and 287.31 is: 431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.03 : 842.06 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.03/842.06 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.03x = 842.06 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.03x = 241,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,930.82/561.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.23

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