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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.89, 843.55 and 288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.89, 843.55 and 288.40 is: 432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.89 : 843.55 = 288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.89/843.55 = 288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.89x = 843.55 × 288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.89x = 243,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,279.82/562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.20

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