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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.48, 843.69 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.48, 843.69 and 270.19 is: 405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.48 : 843.69 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.48/843.69 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.48x = 843.69 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.48x = 227,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,955.25/562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.27

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