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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.33, 775.29 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.33, 775.29 and 422.04 is: 582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.33 : 775.29 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.33/775.29 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.33x = 775.29 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.33x = 327,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,203.39/561.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.91

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