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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.11, 843.44 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.11, 843.44 and 254.06 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.11 : 843.44 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.11/843.44 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.11x = 843.44 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.11x = 214,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,284.58/562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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