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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.23, 841.89 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.23, 841.89 and 287.55 is: 431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.23 : 841.89 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.23/841.89 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.23x = 841.89 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.23x = 242,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,085.47/561.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.35

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