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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.32, 844.08 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.32, 844.08 and 346.44 is: 520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.32 : 844.08 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.32/844.08 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.32x = 844.08 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.32x = 292,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,423.08/562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.03

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