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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.92, 843.15 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.92, 843.15 and 273.75 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.92 : 843.15 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.92/843.15 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.92x = 843.15 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.92x = 230,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,812.31/562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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