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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.80, 843.36 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.80, 843.36 and 346.56 is: 519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.80 : 843.36 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.80/843.36 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.80x = 843.36 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.80x = 292,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,274.84/562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.32

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