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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.24, 842.23 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.24, 842.23 and 270.02 is: 404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.24 : 842.23 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.24/842.23 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.24x = 842.23 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.24x = 227,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,418.94/562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.49

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