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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.44, 843.84 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.44, 843.84 and 380.52 is: 570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.44 : 843.84 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.44/843.84 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.44x = 843.84 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.44x = 321,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,098.00/562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.90

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