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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.62, 844.21 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.62, 844.21 and 254.44 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.62 : 844.21 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.62/844.21 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.62x = 844.21 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.62x = 214,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,805.26/562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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