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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.32, 843.51 and 357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.32, 843.51 and 357.29 is: 535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.32 : 843.51 = 357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.32/843.51 = 357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.32x = 843.51 × 357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.32x = 301,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,375.60/562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.95

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