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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.20, 842.66 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.20, 842.66 and 253.68 is: 380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.20 : 842.66 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.20/842.66 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.20x = 842.66 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.20x = 213,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,765.99/562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.23

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