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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.21, 841.27 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.21, 841.27 and 287.43 is: 430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.21 : 841.27 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.21/841.27 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.21x = 841.27 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.21x = 241,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,806.24/561.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.87

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