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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.41, 842.52 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.41, 842.52 and 388.86 is: 582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.41 : 842.52 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.41/842.52 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.41x = 842.52 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.41x = 327,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,622.33/562.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.53

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