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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.59, 841.96 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.59, 841.96 and 387.76 is: 581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.59 : 841.96 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.59/841.96 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.59x = 841.96 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.59x = 326,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,478.41/561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.35

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