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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562, 841.90 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562, 841.90 and 287.28 is: 430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562 : 841.90 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562/841.90 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562x = 841.90 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562x = 241,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,861.03/562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.36

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