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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.26, 842.78 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.26, 842.78 and 367.18 is: 550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.26 : 842.78 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.26/842.78 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.26x = 842.78 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.26x = 309,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,450.12/562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.37

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