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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.76, 842.61 and 379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.76, 842.61 and 379.79 is: 568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.76 : 842.61 = 379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.76/842.61 = 379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.76x = 842.61 × 379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.76x = 320,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,017.83/562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.65

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