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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.79, 842.77 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.79, 842.77 and 287.73 is: 431.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.79 : 842.77 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.79/842.77 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.79x = 842.77 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.79x = 242,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,490.21/561.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.64

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