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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.38, 843.72 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.38, 843.72 and 288.36 is: 432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.38 : 843.72 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.38/843.72 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.38x = 843.72 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.38x = 243,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,295.10/562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.62

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