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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.54, 841.77 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.54, 841.77 and 287.76 is: 431.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.54 : 841.77 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.54/841.77 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.54x = 841.77 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.54x = 242,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,227.74/561.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.36

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