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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.93, 843.82 and 368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.93, 843.82 and 368.06 is: 551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.93 : 843.82 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.93/843.82 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.93x = 843.82 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.93x = 310,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,571.25/562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.71

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