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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.40, 842.88 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.40, 842.88 and 273.68 is: 410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.40 : 842.88 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.40/842.88 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.40x = 842.88 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.40x = 230,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,679.40/562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.17

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