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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.29, 843.74 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.29, 843.74 and 254.12 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.29 : 843.74 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.29/843.74 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.29x = 843.74 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.29x = 214,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,412.85/562.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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