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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.73, 844.49 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.73, 844.49 and 197.52 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.73 : 844.49 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.73/844.49 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.73x = 844.49 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.73x = 166,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,802.68/562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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