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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 843.07 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 843.07 and 346.38 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 843.07 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/843.07 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 843.07 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 292,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,021.72/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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