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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.06, 842.52 and 287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.06, 842.52 and 287.98 is: 431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.06 : 842.52 = 287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.06/842.52 = 287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.06x = 842.52 × 287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.06x = 242,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,628.91/562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.68

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