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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.43, 842.97 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.43, 842.97 and 367.53 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.43 : 842.97 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.43/842.97 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.43x = 842.97 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.43x = 309,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,813.47/562.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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