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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.87, 841.95 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.87, 841.95 and 287.55 is: 430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.87 : 841.95 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.87/841.95 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.87x = 841.95 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.87x = 242,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,102.72/561.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.89

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