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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.40, 841.59 and 286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.40, 841.59 and 286.89 is: 430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.40 : 841.59 = 286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.40/841.59 = 286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.40x = 841.59 × 286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.40x = 241,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,441.76/561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.07

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