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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.22, 842.05 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.22, 842.05 and 287.38 is: 431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.22 : 842.05 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.22/842.05 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.22x = 842.05 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.22x = 241,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,988.33/561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.18

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