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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.55, 843.21 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.55, 843.21 and 356.81 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.55 : 843.21 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.55/843.21 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.55x = 843.21 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.55x = 300,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,861.54/562.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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