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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.02, 843.46 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.02, 843.46 and 366.96 is: 550.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.02 : 843.46 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.02/843.46 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.02x = 843.46 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.02x = 309,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,518.33/562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.73

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