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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.56, 841.50 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.56, 841.50 and 439.28 is: 658.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.56 : 841.50 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.56/841.50 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.56x = 841.50 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.56x = 369,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,654.12/561.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.26

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