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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 842.90 and 287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 842.90 and 287.84 is: 431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 842.90 = 287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/842.90 = 287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 842.90 × 287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 242,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,614.68/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.76

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