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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.88, 841.76 and 342.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.88, 841.76 and 342.58 is: 513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.88 : 841.76 = 342.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.88/841.76 = 342.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.88x = 841.76 × 342.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.88x = 288,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,370.14/561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.22

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