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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.09, 843.57 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.09, 843.57 and 288.42 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.09 : 843.57 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.09/843.57 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.09x = 843.57 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.09x = 243,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,302.46/562.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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