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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.20, 842.10 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.20, 842.10 and 367.80 is: 550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.20 : 842.10 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.20/842.10 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.20x = 842.10 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.20x = 309,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,724.38/562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.91

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