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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.58, 843.74 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.58, 843.74 and 270.26 is: 405.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.58 : 843.74 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.58/843.74 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.58x = 843.74 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.58x = 228,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,029.17/562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.33

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