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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 842.09 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 842.09 and 287.31 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 842.09 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/842.09 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 842.09 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 241,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,939.44/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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