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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.71, 844.08 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.71, 844.08 and 254.51 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.71 : 844.08 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.71/844.08 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.71x = 844.08 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.71x = 214,821.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,821.31/562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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