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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.32, 841.59 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.32, 841.59 and 346.05 is: 517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.32 : 841.59 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.32/841.59 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.32x = 841.59 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.32x = 291,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,232.22/562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.91

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