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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.20, 843.67 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.20, 843.67 and 254.07 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.20 : 843.67 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.20/843.67 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.20x = 843.67 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.20x = 214,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,352.66/562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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