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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 843.44 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 843.44 and 273.76 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 843.44 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/843.44 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 843.44 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 230,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,900.13/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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