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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.42, 844.22 and 367.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.42, 844.22 and 367.81 is: 552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.42 : 844.22 = 367.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.42/844.22 = 367.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.42x = 844.22 × 367.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.42x = 310,511.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,511.37/562.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.10

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