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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.05, 843.48 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.05, 843.48 and 288.33 is: 432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.05 : 843.48 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.05/843.48 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.05x = 843.48 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.05x = 243,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,200.59/562.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.70

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