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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.63, 844.31 and 273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.63, 844.31 and 273.91 is: 411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.63 : 844.31 = 273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.63/844.31 = 273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.63x = 844.31 × 273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.63x = 231,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,264.95/562.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.04

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