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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.20, 843.08 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.20, 843.08 and 379.68 is: 569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.20 : 843.08 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.20/843.08 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.20x = 843.08 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.20x = 320,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,100.61/562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.37

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