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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.64, 843.94 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.64, 843.94 and 274 is: 410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.64 : 843.94 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.64/843.94 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.64x = 843.94 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.64x = 231,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,239.56/562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.99

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