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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 842.08 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 842.08 and 287.64 is: 431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 842.08 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/842.08 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 842.08 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 242,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,217.50/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.48

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