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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.30, 843.06 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.30, 843.06 and 287.86 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.30 : 843.06 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.30/843.06 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.30x = 843.06 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.30x = 242,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,683.25/562.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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