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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.31, 842.94 and 342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.31, 842.94 and 342.39 is: 513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.31 : 842.94 = 342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.31/842.94 = 342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.31x = 842.94 × 342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.31x = 288,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,614.23/562.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.27

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