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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.93, 844.44 and 288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.93, 844.44 and 288.22 is: 433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.93 : 844.44 = 288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.93/844.44 = 288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.93x = 844.44 × 288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.93x = 243,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,384.50/561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.12

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