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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.91, 843.33 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.91, 843.33 and 389.08 is: 582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.91 : 843.33 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.91/843.33 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.91x = 843.33 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.91x = 328,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,123.16/562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.91

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