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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.59, 843.12 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.59, 843.12 and 254.12 is: 380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.59 : 843.12 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.59/843.12 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.59x = 843.12 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.59x = 214,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,249.44/562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.83

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