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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.65, 842.91 and 379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.65, 842.91 and 379.73 is: 568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.65 : 842.91 = 379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.65/842.91 = 379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.65x = 842.91 × 379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.65x = 320,074.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,074.00/562.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.87

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