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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.27, 773.74 and 420.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.27, 773.74 and 420.83 is: 580.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.27 : 773.74 = 420.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.27/773.74 = 420.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.27x = 773.74 × 420.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.27x = 325,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,609.01/561.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.13

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