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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.52, 843.17 and 367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.52, 843.17 and 367.67 is: 551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.52 : 843.17 = 367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.52/843.17 = 367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.52x = 843.17 × 367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.52x = 310,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,002.26/562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.10

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