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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.86, 844.24 and 254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.86, 844.24 and 254.71 is: 382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.86 : 844.24 = 254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.86/844.24 = 254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.86x = 844.24 × 254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.86x = 215,036.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,036.37/562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.04

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