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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 841.21 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 841.21 and 287.34 is: 430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 841.21 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/841.21 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 841.21 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 241,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,712.56/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.22

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