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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.85, 843.92 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.85, 843.92 and 343.54 is: 515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.85 : 843.92 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.85/843.92 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.85x = 843.92 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.85x = 289,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,920.90/562.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.10

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