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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.57, 841.95 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.57, 841.95 and 287.43 is: 430.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.57 : 841.95 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.57/841.95 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.57x = 841.95 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.57x = 242,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,001.69/561.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.94

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