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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.76, 844.31 and 197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.76, 844.31 and 197.59 is: 296.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.76 : 844.31 = 197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.76/844.31 = 197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.76x = 844.31 × 197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.76x = 166,826.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,826.07/562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.44

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