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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.34, 843.75 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.34, 843.75 and 302.03 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.34 : 843.75 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.34/843.75 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.34x = 843.75 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.34x = 254,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,839.68/562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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