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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 842.04 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 842.04 and 387.48 is: 581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 842.04 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/842.04 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 842.04 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 326,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,273.66/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.22

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