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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.88, 843.63 and 254.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.88, 843.63 and 254.65 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.88 : 843.63 = 254.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.88/843.63 = 254.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.88x = 843.63 × 254.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.88x = 214,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,830.38/562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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