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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.25, 843.80 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.25, 843.80 and 390.12 is: 585.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.25 : 843.80 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.25/843.80 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.25x = 843.80 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.25x = 329,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,181.31/562.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.48

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