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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.83, 845.06 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.83, 845.06 and 367.22 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.83 : 845.06 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.83/845.06 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.83x = 845.06 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.83x = 310,316.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,316.87/562.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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