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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.64, 842.34 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.64, 842.34 and 287.64 is: 431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.64 : 842.34 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.64/842.34 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.64x = 842.34 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.64x = 242,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,290.68/561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.40

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