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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.70, 842.54 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.70, 842.54 and 367.14 is: 549.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.70 : 842.54 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.70/842.54 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.70x = 842.54 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.70x = 309,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,330.14/562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.72

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