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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.35, 843.10 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.35, 843.10 and 388.52 is: 582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.35 : 843.10 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.35/843.10 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.35x = 843.10 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.35x = 327,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,561.21/562.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.49

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