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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.26, 842.82 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.26, 842.82 and 379.68 is: 569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.26 : 842.82 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.26/842.82 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.26x = 842.82 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.26x = 320,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,001.90/562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.14

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