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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.70, 843.41 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.70, 843.41 and 368.07 is: 551.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.70 : 843.41 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.70/843.41 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.70x = 843.41 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.70x = 310,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,434.84/562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.69

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