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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.01, 842.40 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.01, 842.40 and 366.93 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.01 : 842.40 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.01/842.40 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.01x = 842.40 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.01x = 309,101.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,101.83/562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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