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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.17, 842.40 and 380.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.17, 842.40 and 380.73 is: 570.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.17 : 842.40 = 380.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.17/842.40 = 380.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.17x = 842.40 × 380.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.17x = 320,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,726.95/562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.52

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