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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.34, 842.80 and 287.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.34, 842.80 and 287.63 is: 431.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.34 : 842.80 = 287.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.34/842.80 = 287.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.34x = 842.80 × 287.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.34x = 242,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,411.74/561.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.84

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