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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.78, 842.84 and 288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.78, 842.84 and 288.07 is: 432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.78 : 842.84 = 288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.78/842.84 = 288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.78x = 842.84 × 288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.78x = 242,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,796.92/561.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.19

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