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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 842.83 and 342.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 842.83 and 342.83 is: 514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 842.83 = 342.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/842.83 = 342.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 842.83 × 342.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 288,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,944.05/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.35

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