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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.03, 843.24 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.03, 843.24 and 345.76 is: 518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.03 : 843.24 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.03/843.24 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.03x = 843.24 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.03x = 291,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,558.66/562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.76

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