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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.12, 775.11 and 422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.12, 775.11 and 422.30 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.12 : 775.11 = 422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.12/775.11 = 422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.12x = 775.11 × 422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.12x = 327,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,325.08/561.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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