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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562, 842.68 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562, 842.68 and 254.16 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562 : 842.68 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562/842.68 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562x = 842.68 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562x = 214,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,175.55/562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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