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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.94, 843.82 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.94, 843.82 and 346.88 is: 520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 843.82 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/843.82 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 843.82 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 292,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,704.28/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.89

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