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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.83, 842.63 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.83, 842.63 and 368.04 is: 551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.83 : 842.63 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.83/842.63 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.83x = 842.63 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.83x = 310,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,119.71/562.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.00

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