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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.92, 843.90 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.92, 843.90 and 270.24 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.92 : 843.90 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.92/843.90 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.92x = 843.90 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.92x = 228,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,055.54/562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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