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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.32, 841.88 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.32, 841.88 and 367.54 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.32 : 841.88 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.32/841.88 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.32x = 841.88 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.32x = 309,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,424.58/562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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