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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.49, 843.19 and 379.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.49, 843.19 and 379.93 is: 569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.49 : 843.19 = 379.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.49/843.19 = 379.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.49x = 843.19 × 379.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.49x = 320,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,353.18/562.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.53

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