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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.67, 844.35 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.67, 844.35 and 356.50 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.67 : 844.35 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.67/844.35 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.67x = 844.35 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.67x = 301,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,006.88/562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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