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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.78, 844.29 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.78, 844.29 and 197.57 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.78 : 844.29 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.78/844.29 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.78x = 844.29 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.78x = 166,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,803.74/562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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