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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.17, 842.51 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.17, 842.51 and 253.97 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.17 : 842.51 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.17/842.51 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.17x = 842.51 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.17x = 213,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,966.78/562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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