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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.71, 842.02 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.71, 842.02 and 287.93 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.71 : 842.02 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.71/842.02 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.71x = 842.02 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.71x = 242,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,442.82/561.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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