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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.38, 843.34 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.38, 843.34 and 197.04 is: 295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.38 : 843.34 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.38/843.34 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.38x = 843.34 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.38x = 166,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,170.73/562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.48

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