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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.21, 841.98 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.21, 841.98 and 287.49 is: 431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.21 : 841.98 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.21/841.98 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.21x = 841.98 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.21x = 242,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,064.66/561.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.33

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