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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.10, 843.66 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.10, 843.66 and 356.04 is: 534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.10 : 843.66 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.10/843.66 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.10x = 843.66 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.10x = 300,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,376.71/562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.39

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