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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 842.43 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 842.43 and 273.80 is: 410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 842.43 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/842.43 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 842.43 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 230,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,657.33/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.31

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