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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.46, 843.24 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.46, 843.24 and 377.54 is: 566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.46 : 843.24 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.46/843.24 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.46x = 843.24 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.46x = 318,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,358.94/562.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.02

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