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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.36, 843.88 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.36, 843.88 and 356.64 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.36 : 843.88 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.36/843.88 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.36x = 843.88 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.36x = 300,961.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,961.36/562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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