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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.27, 841.72 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.27, 841.72 and 389.04 is: 583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.27 : 841.72 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.27/841.72 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.27x = 841.72 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.27x = 327,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,462.75/561.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.43

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