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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.52, 843.36 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.52, 843.36 and 288.32 is: 432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.52 : 843.36 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.52/843.36 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.52x = 843.36 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.52x = 243,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,157.56/562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.26

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