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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.74, 842.88 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.74, 842.88 and 345.20 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.74 : 842.88 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.74/842.88 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.74x = 842.88 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.74x = 290,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,962.18/561.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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