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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.93, 844.40 and 380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.93, 844.40 and 380.45 is: 570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.93 : 844.40 = 380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.93/844.40 = 380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.93x = 844.40 × 380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.93x = 321,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,252.19/562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.68

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