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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.27, 843.83 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.27, 843.83 and 367.22 is: 551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.27 : 843.83 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.27/843.83 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.27x = 843.83 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.27x = 309,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,867.95/562.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.10

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