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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.53, 842.49 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.53, 842.49 and 287.94 is: 431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.53 : 842.49 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.53/842.49 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.53x = 842.49 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.53x = 242,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,586.57/562.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.24

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