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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.87, 844.40 and 254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.87, 844.40 and 254.71 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.87 : 844.40 = 254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.87/844.40 = 254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.87x = 844.40 × 254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.87x = 215,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,073.74/562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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