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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.02, 842.61 and 378.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.02, 842.61 and 378.90 is: 568.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.02 : 842.61 = 378.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.02/842.61 = 378.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.02x = 842.61 × 378.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.02x = 319,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,264.93/562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.07

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