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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.89, 843.71 and 288.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.89, 843.71 and 288.59 is: 432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.89 : 843.71 = 288.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.89/843.71 = 288.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.89x = 843.71 × 288.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.89x = 243,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,480.61/562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.55

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