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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.92, 842.46 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.92, 842.46 and 392.04 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.92 : 842.46 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.92/842.46 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.92x = 842.46 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.92x = 330,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,278.02/562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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