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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.53, 840.99 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.53, 840.99 and 286.94 is: 429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.53 : 840.99 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.53/840.99 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.53x = 840.99 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.53x = 241,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,313.67/561.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.74

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