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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.07, 843.10 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.07, 843.10 and 379.35 is: 569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.07 : 843.10 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.07/843.10 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.07x = 843.10 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.07x = 319,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,829.04/562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.02

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