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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 842.22 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 842.22 and 342.04 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 842.22 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/842.22 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 842.22 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 288,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,072.93/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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