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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.98, 843.15 and 288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.98, 843.15 and 288.27 is: 432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.98 : 843.15 = 288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.98/843.15 = 288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.98x = 843.15 × 288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.98x = 243,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,054.85/561.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.50

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