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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.40, 843.60 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.40, 843.60 and 357.20 is: 535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.40 : 843.60 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.40/843.60 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.40x = 843.60 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.40x = 301,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,333.92/562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.80

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