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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.44, 844.02 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.44, 844.02 and 370.20 is: 555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.44 : 844.02 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.44/844.02 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.44x = 844.02 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.44x = 312,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,456.20/562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.54

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