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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.12, 843.13 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.12, 843.13 and 356.10 is: 534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.12 : 843.13 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.12/843.13 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.12x = 843.13 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.12x = 300,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,238.59/562.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.12

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