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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.34, 841.95 and 287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.34, 841.95 and 287.84 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.34 : 841.95 = 287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.34/841.95 = 287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.34x = 841.95 × 287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.34x = 242,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,346.89/562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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