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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.24, 843.72 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.24, 843.72 and 254.26 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.24 : 843.72 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.24/843.72 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.24x = 843.72 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.24x = 214,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,524.25/562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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