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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.14, 842.46 and 387.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.14, 842.46 and 387.38 is: 581.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.14 : 842.46 = 387.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.14/842.46 = 387.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.14x = 842.46 × 387.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.14x = 326,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,349.40/561.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.59

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