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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.87, 842.28 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.87, 842.28 and 379.32 is: 568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.87 : 842.28 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.87/842.28 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.87x = 842.28 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.87x = 319,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,489.44/561.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.62

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