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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.56, 843.88 and 288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.56, 843.88 and 288.30 is: 432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.56 : 843.88 = 288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.56/843.88 = 288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.56x = 843.88 × 288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.56x = 243,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,290.60/562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.47

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