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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.86, 845.88 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.86, 845.88 and 274.50 is: 412.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.86 : 845.88 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.86/845.88 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.86x = 845.88 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.86x = 232,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,194.06/562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.53

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